Hi everyone just wanted to say hello since I've been reading alot of the post for a while now. I own a red 04 BrutaleS, I bought used with 1000 miles. I really love it. Have owned some Ducatis in the past, Monsters and a 749. Wondering if there is any little secrets with the MVs you guys could let me in on. The one question I do have is my wife gives me S**T everytime I get home from a ride, saying I stink like gas, from what I've read this is normal with MV Agusta? Anything anyone could tell me would be great!! Thanks Joe

Hi everyone just wanted to say hello since I've been reading alot of the post for a while now. I own a red 04 BrutaleS, I bought used with 1000 miles. I really love it. Have owned some Ducatis in the past, Monsters and a 749. Wondering if there is any little secrets with the MVs you guys could let me in on. The one question I do have is my wife gives me S**T everytime I get home from a ride, saying I stink like gas, from what I've read this is normal with MV Agusta? Anything anyone could tell me would be great!! Thanks Joe

I'm not saying there's a solution, but I've swapped the cat for a straight through mid-pipe and the perfume is gone. However, it could also be due to the aerodynamic back-pack I now use which reduces the vacuum behind the rider.

Welcome JoeC8 & congrats on owning one the best bikes out there!!
The fuel smell comes from the factory fuel injection mapping which can be a little rich at various rpm ranges & throttle openings. The best solution is to fit a power commander & have someone custom map it for your bike on a dyno. Not only will the fuel smell go away, but you'll get increased performance, smoother operation & decreased fuel consumption.

Just a quick question, Joe. I too am a newbie to MV's and also have a Brutale S. I'd be interested in knowing what made you change to a Brutale after riding Ducatis. They must be sooo different. Unfortunately I haven't had the pleasure of comparing both. Your thoughts???

thanks for all the quick responses. Idubbs I had a 750 monster that I liked but kinda grew out of it pretty fast, I stepped up to a 2003 749s that I loved. The v-twins are all I ever owned until this Brutale, so it's a little getting used to, an inline. Really the only reason I sold the 749 was for comfort issues and seeing the Brutale and just falling in love with it.